Want to know what a conversation with an Ohio pioneer would be like?

You can meet Judith Kemper, Farmer Gatch and other frontier people who will be portrayed during "Meet the Past," a performance of stories with historical artifacts of 19th century Southwest Ohio residents.

The Sharon Woods Heritage Village Museum is presenting live outdoor performances every weekend in July, beginning this weekend.

Bing Spitler, executive director of the museum, said the performance will include a walk through the 11 historical buildings. The audience can have conversations with people who portray the historic personalities.

"This is the only outdoor living history site that is performed through a live staff," Spitler said. "Families can experience history as it comes alive because the characters are now part of the exhibits at the Heritage Village Museum."

"Meet the Past" will run noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday.

The early residents are portrayed by members of historical organizations.

Kemper, one of the historic characters portrayed by volunteer Elaine Krick, lived in the Kemper Log House in 1804 when it was located in Walnut Hills. She died in 1846, almost 90 years old.

The "Meet the Past" performance is supported by a grant from Ashley and Barbara Ford, Ohio Humanities Council, Holland Communications and WKRC-TV.

For more information, call 721-1310.